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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.95, 7,441.60 and 2,494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.95, 7,441.60 and 2,494.43 is: 3,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.95 : 7,441.60 = 2,494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.95/7,441.60 = 2,494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.95x = 7,441.60 × 2,494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.95x = 18,562,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562,544.10/4,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.73

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